5 Tips to Avoid Mishaps During Your March Break

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A well-deserved break from school for the kiddos is the perfect time for a family vacation, but make sure you’re prepared before you rush out the door this March break. Don’t waste a minute of your precious family time on common (and avoidable!) vacation fails. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or a water slide, make the most of your time off with these simple tips. Let’s check them out!

Tips for a Mishap-Free March Break

1. Don’t underestimate the sun.

UV rays reach the Earth year-round and surfaces like snow can reflect 85 per cent of the sun’s rays back at you! To protect your face and avoid the dreaded ski goggle sunburn, try using Coppertone ClearlySheer Lotion for Face. Its sheer, non-greasy formula will help protect your skin from the sun without weighing you down.

If your family has chosen to step out of hibernation and head down South, you and the kids will likely be spending a lot of your time by the water. If your kids love water, but hate standing still for sunscreen, try Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Continuous Spray. The easy, full coverage application will keep your children protected from harmful UV rays while making sunscreen time fun!

2. Invest in travel insurance

Even the best-laid vacation plans can hit a few bumps in the road. Whether it’s the flu causing last-minute cancellations or an accident on the beach, travel insurance helps you cover the unexpected costs of vacationing. Typically, it costs between 5-10% of your non-refundable total travel expenses. On a $5,000 trip, that’s about $250 to $500. Yes, it’s an extra expense, but the sense of security that it gives you is priceless.

3. Tag that bag.

There’s nothing worse than arriving to your destination in one piece only to find out your bags have not. You can’t prevent luggage from getting lost, but you can make the return process much easier. Make sure you purchase luggage tags with a durable covering to protect your information. Look for a strong clasp that can withstand being tossed around from plane to carousel. Pro tip: take a pair of sandals and a bathing suit in your carry-on so at least you can sit poolside while you wait for your lost luggage to arrive.

4. Restore your body’s rhythm.

One of the best parts of vacationing is indulging in delicious foods, but travel might have your digestive tract feeling no bueno! Almost 40 per cent of people experience vacation constipation as gut bacteria reacts and adjusts to the change in setting[i]. Bathroom trouble can put a damper on your otherwise relaxing time off.

Be prepared and bring along some pre-measured, single dose RestoraLAX NeatPAX for convenient occasional constipation relief. RestoraLAX dissolves easily in any beverage with no taste and no grit. It helps restore your body’s natural rhythm by working with water to hydrate and soften stools.

5. Have fun!!

The most important tip? Have fun! Don’t worry if you haven’t managed to fill every last minute with some sort of sightseeing activity. Give yourself (and your family) permission to have at least one day of spontaneous exploration. No map, no schedule, just walk out your hotel door and see where the day takes you. Or, better yet, spend the day doing absolutely nothing! Lounge by the pool or on the beach reading, napping, and chatting with your loved ones. Over-scheduling makes everyone tired and cranky, and that’s the fastest way to ruin a fun vacation.

What are some of your vacation preparation tricks that ensure your family getaway its nothing short of amazing?

This post is sponsored by Bayer®. To make sure Bayer® products are right for you, always read and follow the label.

About Nicole Etolen

Nicole is freelance writer, blogger, and mom to an incredibly smart 13-year-old boy. She is addicted to coffee, tends to hoard books, and watches way too much television. Her favorite thing about being a writer is wearing her pajamas to work every day! She is also the owner of PrettyOpinionated.

Comments

Adaleta Avdicsays

I so miss having a spring break. Totally took that for granted when I was in school haha.

Definitely a lesson learned the hard way is that tag that bag. Experienced loosing my luggage and rerouted to another flight, and one time, someone claimed my own luggage who looks the same as hers. -Anosa Malanga

Very good reminder for people who are traveling this Spring/Summer. A lot of people don’t get travel insurance, but it’s important for you to consider especially if you’re going to a different country.

I never leave home without lots of sunscreen and Coppertone is my favorite! Love that wonderful smell! I always pack an outfit (including swimsuit) in my carry-on bag and pray my checked luggage makes it to my destination.